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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine? Making a Reproduction Late 1830s Dress
Going back in time becomes easier to imagine when people wear period clothing. At least, that is the idea behind docents in 19th-century dress, enabling them to guide visitors on a fantasy-filled journey to the distant past. Since the Bartow … Continue reading
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